Call for Speakers: UN Psychology Day 2025

We are seeking distinguished speakers for UN Psychology Day 2025, themed "From Crisis to Growth: Psychological Contributions to Building Global Resilience." This flagship event highlights how psychological science can address pressing global challenges, including climate change, conflict, technological advancements, and social inequality, to foster a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future.

We invite experts to contribute as one speaker for each of the following key themes:

1. Climate Change and Sustainability: Behavioral and environmental psychology insights into fostering sustainable living and harmonizing development with planetary health.
2. Peace and Security: Social psychological approaches to conflict resolution, intergroup dialogue, and addressing the psychological impact of crises on communities.
3. AI and Technology: Cognitive psychology perspectives on ethical AI development, combating misinformation, and leveraging technology for sustainable development.
4. Silenced Voices: Community psychology expertise on amplifying underrepresented voices, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting equity in global decision-making.

Ideal speakers will demonstrate relevant expertise, experience in translating research to practice, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event offers a unique opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue and shape strategies that bridge science and global policy.

We are especially eager to have I/O psychology representation and to ensure broad geographical and demographic diversity among speakers.

Submit your interest and credentials by December 20th, 2024. Nominees will undergo a selection and voting process within PCUN, with final speakers confirmed in January 2025.

Feel free to reach out to Recia Gomez with any questions.